First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits Houston Habitat for Humanity Women Build
First Lady Cecilia Abbott hammering a nail into a stud
HOUSTON: Following the launch of her Texanthropy Initiative, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited the Houston Habitat for Humanity Women Build on Thursday, April 28. Through the 2016 Women Build, female leaders and volunteers have partnered with Houston Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a mother and her family.
From left: HHFH Executive Director Allison Hay, Board Member Leela Krishnamurthy, First Lady Cecilia Abbott
“It was so wonderful to see so many women working together to help create a brighter future for a Houston family,” the First Lady said. “I would like to thank Houston Habitat for Humanity and their dedicated volunteers, who are truly making a difference and enriching the lives of those in need here in Houston.”
Houston Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteers for their Women Build, and through the Texanthropy Initiative, Mrs. Abbott is promoting volunteerism and service to others as her primary focus as First Lady of Texas.
To learn more, visit http://gov.texas.gov/texanthropy/.